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scrapironflotilla: “ Austrian soldiers mete out punishment to Russian prisoners. Austria-Hungary took over a million prisoners of war during the Great War, the vast majority being Russians. Using POW labor, the Austro-Hungarians built large POW and.

African soldiers participated in WWI

WWI - The German trench helmet was the heaviest. The French helmet served as a model for the steel headgear of 5 allied armies. The American helmet was made to embody the best features of the British, French, and German helmets.

Photo taken after British soldier stumbled across the grave of his brother.

Highland Territorials in a trench [La Gorgue, France], August I know these soldiers would have been very proud of their uniform, but a kilt just doesn’t seem like the most practical uniform to wear in a trench.